{"id":5,"date":"2012-04-12T14:55:05","date_gmt":"2012-04-12T19:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/new.maryville.edu\/commencement\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2026-05-20T11:54:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T16:54:38","slug":"commencement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/commencement\/","title":{"rendered":"Commencement"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.pp-content-box h3 {\n    letter-spacing: 0;\n}\n.location-text {\n    font-size: 19px; \n    color: black; \n    font-weight: 900;\n}\n.pp-black-background {\n    padding-top: 70px;\n    padding-bottom: 70px;\n    background-color: black;\n    background-image: url('https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2021\/08\/background-black.png');\n    -webkit-background-size: cover;\n    -moz-background-size: cover; \n    -o-background-size: cover;\n    background-size: cover;\n}\nli.list {\n    margin-bottom: 15px !important;\n}\nol, ul, dl {\n    font-weight: 700;\n    font-size: 19px;\n    line-height: 1.5;\n    font-family: 'Lato', serif;\n    margin-top: 8px;\n    color: #666768;\n}\n<\/style>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2023\/10\/graduation-day001-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"maryville commencement ceremony\" width=\"100%;\"\/><\/p>\n<p>   <!--------      NAV BAR AREA \n\n    \n\n<div style=\"background-color: #ce1126; margin-bottom: -38px; margin-top: -16px;\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-padding-x grid-margin-y small-up-2 medium-up-2 large-up-4\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"nav-text\" href=\"#schedule\" style=\"margin-bottom: -25px;\"><strong>Schedule<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"nav-text\" href=\"#resource\" style=\"margin-bottom: -25px;\"><strong>Resources<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n            \n\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"nav-text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/preparing-for-graduation\/\" style=\"margin-bottom: -25px;\"><strong>Virtual Fair<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n           \n\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"nav-text\" href=\"#faq\" style=\"margin-bottom: -25px;\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n ------------><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 50px;\">Commencement Announcements<\/h2>\n<p>    We\u2019re excited to celebrate our graduates! Mark your calendars for these special ceremonies.  <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x grid-margin-y small-up-1 medium-up-2 large-up-2\">\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" href=\"https:\/\/community.maryville.edu\/s\/article\/how-do-i-apply-for-graduation \">APPLY FOR<br \/>\nGRADUATION<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/preparing-for-graduation\/\">IMPORTANT DATES &#038; INFO<br \/>\nFOR GRADUATES<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>    <a name=\"schedule\"><\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p><!--------     FALL CEREMONIES  ----------><\/p>\n<div class=\"pp-black-background clearfix pp-under-video-margin-top\" style=\"display:none;\">\n<div class=\"pp-three-focus\">\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div class=\"small-12 cell\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: white; margin-top: -10px; padding-bottom: 20px;\">Fall 2025 Ceremonies<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\" data-equalizer>\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-12 large-6 cell pp-content-box\" data-equalizer-watch>\n<div class=\"pp-first-box\">\n<h3>Saturday, December 6, 2025<\/h3>\n<p>                        <center><span class=\"location-text\"> Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Auditorium<\/span> <\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong>9 a.m. &#8211; EdD Cohort 12B and Cohort 12C and EdD Cohort 44 and Cohort 45<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" style=\"color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/GI1GEBpfZxs\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong>12:30 p.m. \u2013 Doctor of Physical Therapy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" style=\"color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/wWdf679jzbU\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-12 large-6 cell pp-content-box\" data-equalizer-watch>\n<div class=\"pp-first-box\">\n<h3>Sunday, December 14, 2025<\/h3>\n<p>                         <center><span class=\"location-text\"> The Factory at The District in Chesterfield<\/span><\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong>   10 a.m. \u2013 Undergraduate Ceremony <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-left: -10px;\">College of Arts and Sciences<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: -10px;\">College of Health Professions<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: -10px;\">School of Business<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: -10px;\">School of Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" style=\"color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/fu7p3cugeI0\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong>   1:30 p.m. \u2013 Graduate Ceremony <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-left: -10px;\">College of Arts and Sciences<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: -10px;\">College of Health Professions<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: -10px;\">School of Business<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: -10px;\">School of Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" style=\"color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/n6dBEY6rzC0\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>   <!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!--------             SPRING CEREMONIES             ----------------><\/p>\n<div class=\"pp-color-block-plain clearfix pp-under-video-margin-top\" style=\"margin-top: -18px;\">\n<div class=\"pp-three-focus\">\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div class=\"small-12 cell\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<h2 style=\"color: white; margin-top: -10px; padding-bottom: 20px;\">Spring 2026 Ceremonies<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-12 large-6 cell pp-content-box\">\n<div class=\"pp-first-box\">\n<h3>Saturday, April 25, 2026<\/h3>\n<p>                        <center><span class=\"location-text\"> Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Auditorium <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"display:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Ä¢¹½´«Ã½+University\/@38.6461863,-90.5062338,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x87d8d4ad1ac9fa5b:0x97f3426d16101606!8m2!3d38.6461821!4d-90.5036535!16zL20vMDVzbWsw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">650 Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Dr.<br \/>\nTown and Country, Mo. 63141<\/a><\/span><\/span> <\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong>10 a.m. \u2013 EdD Cohort 13A, EdD Cohort 46 and EDTL Cohort 13<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/mv4wx2DS9jw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center>               <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-12 large-6 cell pp-content-box\">\n<div class=\"pp-first-box\">\n<h3>Friday, May 1, 2026<\/h3>\n<p>                        <center><span class=\"location-text\"> Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ <\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: black;\"><span style=\"display:none;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Ä¢¹½´«Ã½+University\/@38.6461863,-90.5062338,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x87d8d4ad1ac9fa5b:0x97f3426d16101606!8m2!3d38.6461821!4d-90.5036535!16zL20vMDVzbWsw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">650 Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Dr.<br \/>\nTown and Country, Mo. 63141<\/a><\/span><\/span> <\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong>2 p.m. -John E. Simon School of Business Awards of Excellence<\/strong><br \/>\nÄ¢¹½´«Ã½ Auditorium<br \/>\n<center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" style=\"color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/_nfX3fcsAgk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong>4 p.m. College of Arts and Sciences Awards Presentation<\/strong><br \/>\nÄ¢¹½´«Ã½ Auditorium<br \/>\n<center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" style=\"color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/cosNUaK-Fuc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong>4:30 p.m. Nursing Pinning Ceremony<\/strong><br \/>\nThe John E. and Adaline Simon Athletic Center<br \/>\n<center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" style=\"color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/hGKzPqZKrWw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong>6 p.m. Bascom Honors Medallion Ceremony<\/strong><br \/>\nÄ¢¹½´«Ã½ Auditorium<br \/>\n<center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" style=\"color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/zHIEpK-wMKA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-12 large-6 cell pp-content-box\">\n<div class=\"pp-first-box\">\n<h3>Saturday, May 2, 2026<\/h3>\n<p><center><span class=\"location-text\"> The Factory at The District in Chesterfield<\/span><\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong>10 a.m. &#8211; College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Ceremony<\/strong><br \/>\n<center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" style=\"color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/KD5vRkpG-Bo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center>   <\/p>\n<p><strong>1:30 p.m. &#8211; College of Health Professions Undergraduate Ceremony<\/strong><br \/>\n<center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/BTCOlidgPVI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center>   <\/p>\n<p><strong>5 p.m. &#8211; School of Business and School of Education Undergraduate Ceremony<\/strong><br \/>\n<center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" style=\"color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/e7P0xNGnX4Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center>   <\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-12 large-6 cell pp-content-box\">\n<div class=\"pp-last-box\">\n<h3>Sunday, May 3, 2026<\/h3>\n<p>                         <center><span class=\"location-text\"> The Factory at The District in Chesterfield<\/span><\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong>10 a.m. \u2013 Graduate Ceremony <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" style=\"color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/UdUF2bUYrD0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-left: -10px;\">College of Arts and Sciences<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: -10px;\">College of Health Professions<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: -10px;\">School of Business<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-left: -10px;\">School of Education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><a class=\"pp-callout-action-button button expand\" style=\"display:none; color: white; margin-top: 5px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/d2VuwpP37qs target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Livestream<\/a><\/center>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>    <!------------------------------ RESOURCES   --------------------------------><\/p>\n<p>    <a name=\"resource\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-padding-x pp-program-info-title \">\n<div class=\"small-12 cell\">\n<h2>Commencement &#038; Alumni Resources<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"small-12 cell\">\n<div class=\"pp-program-info-container-buttons\">\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x grid-margin-y small-up-1 medium-up-3 large-up-3\">\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"pp-info-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/transcripts\">Request<br \/>Transcripts<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"pp-info-button\" href=\"https:\/\/explorestlouis.com\/things-to-do\/neighborhoods\/chesterfield\/ \">Lodging<br \/>and Dining<br \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"pp-info-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/preparing-for-graduation\/\">Preparing for<br \/> Commencement<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"pp-info-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mstore.getugear.com\/\">Gifts<br \/>for Graduates<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"pp-info-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/digitaldiploma\/\">Digital<br \/>Diplomas<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"pp-info-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/commencement\/programs\">View Ceremony<br \/>Programs<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p>    <!------------------------------ FAQs   --------------------------------><\/p>\n<p>    <a name=\"faq\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #383838; padding-top: 25px; padding-bottom: 80px; margin-bottom: -100px;\">\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<h2 style=\"color: white;\">FAQs &#038; Information<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"accordion\" data-accordion=\"\" data-allow-all-closed=\"true\">\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>Can my guests watch my ceremony virtually?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<p>Yes, they can click on the links under each ceremony to watch the ceremonies live. Live stream link coming soon!<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>What time should we arrive for our ceremony? <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<p>Arrive 30-60 minutes prior to the ceremony start time.  Line-up activities begin 30 minutes prior to the start of each ceremony. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>Do my guests need tickets to attend my ceremony? <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<ul>\n<li>All guests attending the undergraduate or graduate commencement ceremonies will require a ticket due to expected high attendance.  Graduates participating in the ceremony do not need a ticket.  <\/li>\n<li>Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ will send ticket ordering information to students&#8217; Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ email address for spring ceremonies in February and for fall ceremonies in September.  The communication will include a time frame and instructions to claim tickets. Remaining unclaimed tickets will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.<\/li>\n<li>Guests should be seated fifteen minutes prior to the ceremony. Guests with tickets who arrive ten minutes after the start of the ceremony are not guaranteed seating.  Seating is unassigned. <\/li>\n<li>Graduates and guests should plan to meet outside the venue after the ceremony. <\/li>\n<li>No outside food or beverages are allowed. Please be aware of venue policies prior to attendance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefactorystl.com\/general-information\/venue-rules\/\">click here for The Factory event policy<\/a>. Non-alcoholic beverages and Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Alumni gifts will be available for purchase.<\/li>\n<li>If you have commencement ticketing questions, please contact <a href=\"mailto:graduation@maryville.edu\">graduation@maryville.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>What do I need to do to prepare for graduation? <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"list\">Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/preparing-for-graduation\/\">preparing for graduation and commencement page<\/a> where students will find the information they need to complete all necessary preparations for participating in Commencement, such as verifying diploma information, name pronunciation, graduation announcements and class rings.<\/li>\n<li class=\"list\">Students should arrive in their regalia. <\/li>\n<li class=\"list\">Cap, gown, and tassel are standard regalia for Commencement ceremonies.  For graduate ceremonies, the addition of a hood is customary. <\/li>\n<li class=\"list\">    Graduates will receive emails to their student email account specific to their ceremony outlining specific arrival times, check-in location, etc. <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>Where do I order regalia?  <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"list\">The website for graduates to order their regalia for fall ceremonies will be available in August 2026. If you have questions regarding purchasing regalia after the deadline, please call (314) 529-9438 or visit the MStore on Ä¢¹½´«Ã½&#8217;s campus. If you have questions regarding orders placed with Jostens, please contact Jostens directly using the contact information provided in your order confirmation email. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>Graduate Check-in\/Processional Instructions <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<ul>\n<li>Students should arrive 30-60 minutes prior to the start of their ceremony. Line-up activities will begin 30 minutes prior to each ceremony. <\/li>\n<li>Students should arrive in their regalia and master and doctoral graduates should hold their hoods. <\/li>\n<li>Please leave personal items with your guests as there is not a secure place to store them during the ceremony. <\/li>\n<li>Faculty and Staff will assist in lining up students for the processional.  <\/li>\n<li>For ceremonies at The Factory, check-in will be at The Reverie next door.  At check-in, students will be guided through activities including confirming name pronunciation, obtaining Latin honor cords and military recognition and the career destination survey.<\/li>\n<li>For ceremonies in the Auditorium on campus, check-in will be on the lower level. <\/li>\n<li>Some processionals may include walking outdoors. In the event of rain, graduates are permitted to bring a small umbrella which can be stored under their chair. <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>How do I purchase photographs from my Commencement Ceremony? <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<p>After commencement, Trotter Photography will email links to each graduate\u2019s Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ email address for purchase.  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>What if my guests have an accessibility need? <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<p><strong>Accessible Seating <\/strong><br \/>\nThere will be accessible seating available on a first-come, first-serve basis. We kindly ask that only one companion accompany the individual that needs accommodation. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Sign Language <\/strong><br \/>\nPlease email <a href=\"mailto:campusevents@maryville.edu\">campusevents@maryville.edu<\/a> no less than three weeks prior to the ceremony if you require a sign language interpreter. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Parking <\/strong><br \/>\nOn campus, ADA parking is available in Lot 11 at the North Outer 40 entrance. At The Factory, ADA parking is available and marked. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>When should guests arrive? <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<ul>\n<li>Doors will open for guests one hour prior to the start of the ceremony. <\/li>\n<li>Please be aware of venue policies prior to attendance, click here for The Factory event policy. Non-alcoholic beverages and Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Alumni gifts will be available for purchase. <\/li>\n<li>Please be seated fifteen minutes prior to ceremony start time to allow for the processional of graduates. Entrance and exit doors will be blocked during this time. <\/li>\n<li>Seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Staff will be present to guide guests.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>When will guests be seated? <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<ul>\n<li>General seating and accessible seating will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Staff will be present to help assist guests.<\/li>\n<li>Out of respect for graduates being recognized, guests are asked to remain in their seats for the duration of the ceremony and refrain from blocking aisles and passageways.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>Where will the graduates and their guests meet after the ceremony?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<p>Please arrange to meet your graduate and other guests outside of the venue at the conclusion of the ceremony.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>The Factory Event Policy<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefactorystl.com\/general-information\/venue-rules\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.thefactorystl.com\/general-information\/venue-rules\/<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>Parking<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\nAll parking at the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ campus is free general parking and available on site. <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Ä¢¹½´«Ã½-Check-in-Map-.pdf\">Download the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Parking Map<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>All parking at The Factory is free general parking and available on site.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/02\/Ä¢¹½´«Ã½-University-Commencement-at-The-Factory-in-Chesterfield.pdf\" class=\"button\">Download The Factory Lot Map<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>Are flowers or gifts available for purchase at the venue?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<ul>\n<li>Flowers are not available for purchase at the venue, but guests may bring flowers for graduates after the ceremony. Balloons and no signs larger than 11&#8243;x17&#8243; or any sign attached to a stick or pole are permitted during ceremonies.<\/li>\n<li>The M Store, on campus and online, offers great options for Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Alumni gifts.  <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n                <strong>Can my children attend the ceremony? <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n<ul>\n<li>Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult in the guest seating area.<\/li>\n<li>Tickets are required for all guests, except for children three years of age or under not occupying a seat.<\/li>\n<li>Children will not be permitted to join their parents in the processional, recessional, or on the stage during the ceremony.<\/li>\n<li>Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ does not provide childcare. Childcare resources for Missouri: <a href=\"https:\/\/dese.mo.gov\/childhood\/child-care\/find-care\">https:\/\/dese.mo.gov\/childhood\/child-care\/find-care<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<p><!----------------- Parking & Directions\n\n \t            \n\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\">\n                <strong>Directions and Parking<\/strong><\/a>\n\n                    \n\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x grid-margin-y small-up-1 medium-up-3 large-up-3\">\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"button expand\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/about\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/08\/campus-map-march-2021.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Campus Map<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"button expand\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Ä¢¹½´«Ã½+University\/@38.6456857,-90.505253,16.59z\/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x87d8d4ad1ac9fa5b:0x97f3426d16101606!8m2!3d38.6449452!4d-90.5045728\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Directions to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"cell\"><a class=\"button expand\" href=\"http:\/\/traveler.modot.org\/map\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Road Conditions<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n-------><\/p>\n<p><!--------------- CAREER SURVEY\n\n\n \t            \n\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item=\"\"><a class=\"accordion-title\" href=\"#\">\n                <strong>Student Success Career Survey<\/strong><\/a>\n\n                    \n\n<div class=\"accordion-content\" style=\"padding: 20px 15px 20px 15px;\" data-tab-content=\"\">\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color: black; font-weight: 900; font-size: 3rem; text-align: center; font-family: Brush Script MT;\">Congratulations<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p style=\"color: #ce1126; font-weight: 900; font-size: 2rem; text-align: center;\">Celebrate your success!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n\n\n<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\n                \n\n<div class=\"large-1 cell\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n                \n\n<div class=\"large-7 medium-6 cell\">\n&nbsp;\nIf you have confirmed your next step, please scan the QR code below to share it with us through the career first destination survey. \n<\/div>\n\n\n\n                \n\n<div class=\"large-3 medium-6 cell\">\n&nbsp;\n<a href=\"https:\/\/maryville.az1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_6WMSPYux5umS2ii\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/commencement\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2022\/06\/2022-2023-career-survey-qr.jpg\" alt=\"career success qr code https:\/\/maryville.az1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_6WMSPYux5umS2ii\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n                \n\n<div class=\"large-1 cell\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n&nbsp;\n<center><em>Still deciding on your next step? We are here to help! Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:career@maryville.edu\">career@maryville.edu<\/a>.<\/em><\/center>\n\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n\n                <\/li>\n\n\n\n\n------><\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a name=\"maryvillegrad23\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--------------------------------       #MARYVILLEGRAD   \n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 50px;\">\n&nbsp;\n&nbsp;\n&nbsp;\n&nbsp;\n\n\n\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">#Ä¢¹½´«Ã½Grad23<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n\nWe will be using Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\u2019s social media to share graduate photos and videos before, during, and after Commencement. Please use the hashtag #Ä¢¹½´«Ã½Grad23 or #Ä¢¹½´«Ã½Grad24 and tag us on Twitter and Instagram at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/Ä¢¹½´«Ã½U\">@Ä¢¹½´«Ã½U<\/a>. We\u2019ll repost your best photos and videos - we want to see you in your regalia! 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Mark your calendars for these special ceremonies. &nbsp; APPLY FOR GRADUATION IMPORTANT DATES &#038; INFO FOR GRADUATES &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Fall 2025 Ceremonies Saturday, December 6, 2025 Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Auditorium 9 a.m. &#8211; EdD Cohort 12B and Cohort 12C and EdD Cohort 44 and Cohort 45 Watch<a class=\"moretag\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/commencement\/\">&#8230; read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-full-width.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":["post-5","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","odd"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.1 (Yoast SEO v26.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Commencement - Commencement<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.maryville.edu\/commencement\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Commencement\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Commencement Announcements We\u2019re excited to celebrate our graduates! 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